Hormones Secreted by the Adrenal Cortex Are Associated with

question 649

Multiple Choice

Hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex are associated with

• A) sleep and wake cycles.
• B) the rate of energy production and expenditure in the body.
• C) bodily growth rates.
• D) salt balance and the body's ability to resist stress.

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External Stimuli

Events or occurrences outside of an organism that influence its behavior or physiological responses.

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Feelings or experiences that originate within the body, such as hunger, thirst, or pain.

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